HVDC Project Commercial Lead

BAM UK & Ireland

Glasgow

On-site

GBP 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Family-friendly policies

Company car/travel allowance

8% pension contributions

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

Wellbeing days

Volunteering day

Professional development

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking a Project Commercial Director to lead the commercial strategy for a nationally significant HVDC transmission project that will strengthen the UK's energy infrastructure and support the transition to a low-carbon future.

Based at our head offices in Kilsyth or Inverness, with regular site visits to Inverness-shire, you will shape commercial outcomes, oversee contract management and risk, lead a high-performing team, and foster key client and partner relationships.

Qualifications

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, or a related discipline.
Chartered status (MRICS, FCICES, MCInstCES or equivalent) desirable.
Extensive senior commercial leadership experience within major infrastructure, energy, utilities, transportation, or complex construction projects.
Demonstrable experience leading the commercial delivery of large-scale projects or programmes with values exceeding £500m.
Strong knowledge of NEC contracts, with experience operating within complex contracting environments including Joint Ventures, Alliances, and collaborative delivery models.
Proven track record of managing commercial risk, change control, claims, dispute avoidance, and contract administration on major projects.
Experience leading and developing high-performing commercial teams across multidisciplinary project environments.
Understanding of construction law, dispute resolution and contractual terms in all standard contract forms.
Proven ability to establish, maintain and enhance client and supply chain relationships.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic commercial leadership across a major energy infrastructure project, ensuring successful delivery of commercial objectives, financial performance, and business outcomes.
Champion the highest standards of health, safety, sustainability, quality, wellbeing, diversity, inclusion, and social value across the project team and supply chain.
Lead and develop a high-performing commercial team, driving talent management, succession planning, recruitment, capability development, and employee engagement.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, joint venture partners, supply chain organisations, and key stakeholders to maximise project value and collaboration.
Oversee all commercial reporting, forecasting, cost management, cash flow, and payment applications, ensuring accurate and timely information for senior leadership.
Lead commercial risk, opportunity, change, and claims management activities, protecting project interests and maximising commercial performance.
Direct procurement and supply chain commercial activities, including contract strategy, contract review, negotiation, and governance.
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, commercial processes, audit requirements, record management standards, and company governance procedures.
Support business improvement initiatives, project assurance reviews, and the implementation of best practice, innovation, and continuous improvement across the organisation.